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At Enchantment, we work together to create and deliver extraordinary experience for all guests and team members here at the resort. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive, engaging, and we have one of the best views you’ll ever find! Come join us!

How you will enjoy your day:
Responsible for providing a safe, clean, personal, entertaining and well thought out hiking excursion that exceeds guest’s expectations.
Work Performed:

1. Lead hiking excursions by foot or van providing information to guests on the specific education for all “theme hikes”.
2. At all times be aware of hiking safety by informing guests that you are First Aid and CPR certified, carry a first aid kit, informing guests about crypto biotic soil, and Leave No Trace guidelines.
3. Perform hiking excursions in a safe manner in compliance with all recognized standards set by the resort’s permit and the US National Park Service, carrying a copy of the resort’s USFS permit and current CPR card (hard copy or digital).
4. Be familiar with local trail conditions, hazards, weather, and any changes that have been made by the US Forest Service so the resort’s hiking permit is not violated including providing clear and appropriate directions to guests for overall safety.
5. Offer to take pictures of guests on the trail.
6. If a guest wishes to compliment you, encouraging the guest to share comments on social media, such as TripAdvisor.
7. Be familiar with Trail House operations including operating hours, retail items, bike shop, discovery center, and all hiking and biking products.
8. Be familiar with Enchantment Resort’s three pillars, and basic products, and services of each pillar.
9. Arrive to work wearing your nametag and uniform, preparing cold bottled water, verifying all guests are accounted for and each guest has signed an electronic waiver.
10. Remain after each excursion to express thanks to guests, clean van (if used), and turn in signed written receipts to Adventure & Activities Manager.
11. Report any incidents or accidents to Adventure & Activities Manager and fill out required incident forms from Safety & Security.
12. Fill out required forms such as vehicle log, hiking trail report, and any reports required by the resort or USFS.
13. Attend and participate in regularly scheduled training sessions and meetings
14. Must be guest service oriented and interact with guests in a pleasant, helpful, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic manner
15. Display appropriate teamwork, flexibility and interpersonal skills
16. Follow all Department Standard Operating Procedures at all times
17. Maintain a clean driving record
18. Other duties as assigned
19. A WFR (Wilderness First Responder Certification) is required

Benefits can include: Discounted staff housing, free meals on shift, free transfers to and from work, airport pickups, employee discounts on hotel services, dining and spa treatments, group activities

Please note - this position is available to NZ & Australian students only and will require you obtain the J1 Work & Travel visa with International Working Holidays. 

There are costs associated to the visa as well as relocating to the USA for up to a year. We will send you more information regarding this if you meet the criteria and would like to move you onto our next step in the application process.